Allegory vs Moorstone
Allegory and Moorstone come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 19-point LRV gap — 63 for Moorstone vs 45 for Allegory — means Moorstone will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Allegory vs Moorstone in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Allegory and Moorstone in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Moorstone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Allegory.
Color Details
Allegory vs Moorstone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Allegory on one side and Moorstone on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.